Reserve Bank of Malawi Deputy Chief Advocates for Fiscal Discipline to Fuel Economic Growth
Key Business Points Fiscal discipline is crucial for stabilizing Malawi’s deteriorating economy, according to Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor Kisu Simwaka. Expanding the tax base is essential to […]
Optimizing Tobacco Yields: Strategic Guidance for Malawi’s Agricultural Sector
Key Business Points Tobacco farmers in Malawi are advised to adhere to Tobacco Commission (TC) quotas in the 2025/26 growing season to avoid over-production and elongating the season. The 2024/25 […]
Malawi’s Soaring Inflation: Navigating 28.7% September Surge for Business Growth and Resilience
Key Business Points Inflation rate increase: Malawi’s year-on-year inflation rose by 0.5 percentage point to 28.7 percent in September 2025, indicating a surge in non-food prices that may impact business […]
Managing Monetary Momentum: Navigating Inflation Risks in Malawi’s Growing Economy
Key Business Points Increased money supply: Malawi’s broad money supply has risen for six consecutive months, driven by robust growth in term deposits, demand deposits, and foreign currency deposits, which […]
Navigating Inflation: How Malawi’s 1.85% Cost of Living Surge Impacts Your Business
Key Business Points Inflation concerns: The cost of living for an average household in urban areas has increased by 1.85 percent in September 2025, driven by rising transport costs and […]
Energizing Malawi’s Economy: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points The Economics Association of Malawi (Ecama) and Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) are urging the new government to prioritize food security, stabilize the […]
Trillion Dollar Opportunity: Harnessing Malawi’s Maize Expenditure to Fuel Economic Growth
Key Business Points Government spending on maize subsidies has reached approximately K1 trillion over the past five years, with significant implications for Malawi’s public purse and fiscal management. The Affordable […]
Fuelling Malawi’s Growth: Economists Weigh in on Strategic Borrowing Plans
Key Business Points Fiscal discipline is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, and the government must stick to its annual borrowing plan to minimize the risk of negatively affecting the target […]
Strengthening Malawi’s Consumer Landscape: COMESA Courts Pave Way for Enhanced Business Opportunities
Key Business Points Strengthening fair trade practices is a priority for the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) Competition Commission, which has implications for Malawi’s business community in […]
Revitalizing Regional Trade: Comesa Payment System Expands Opportunities for Malawi and Zambia Businesses
Key Business Points The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) has launched a digital cross-border payment system, linking Malawi and Zambia, to facilitate instant and low-cost transactions in […]